Just wanted to see if there are any bait makers in the LSO community? If so, would love to see some or your creations! Iím just starting to complete some, and the learning curve is steep!

Post up your bait pics, tips/hints/questions.

Iíll start it off...

Musky bait #110ĒSheís still blind... adding 👀 before next week.Iím far from being really good at this, and some guys out there really produce baits that are gallery worthy art. Gotta start somewhere I guess! Changing a 2x4 in to a fishing lure is quite rewarding, and fun... frustrating in equal amounts!

So when you get a monster off youíre lures you can start selling them lol

Lol sure!If I can streamline the process a bit. As of now Iíd have to charge $300 a lure just to make minimum wage. Although I now fully understand why the custom musky lure makers charge over $100, and in some cases $200 , and $300+... and their baits are out of this world perfect.

Itís a b*tch to make them!!!

However, I am also working with tools that are not right, and some dating back to the 50ís. My bandsaw is less powerful than a sewing machine. The right tools would make a huge difference, as always! Lol

I've made my own lures for years. This I will tell you, it takes time between coats. get yourself an air brush, water base auto paint and a large cardboard box for a pain booth. Some coat hanger wire, cloths pegs, S hooks to hang lures on and a small lazy susan if can ( the type the you use to decorate cakes).

I've made my own lures for years. This I will tell you, it takes time between coats. get yourself an air brush, water base auto paint and a large cardboard box for a pain booth. Some coat hanger wire, cloths pegs, S hooks to hang lures on and a small lazy susan if can ( the type the you use to decorate cakes).

Jumbo crankbait on the end... the lip bait in the middle is whatís left of Dorothyís Slipper... All are hanging to dry from sealer dips, except the darter... itís pretty much good to go, but will be adding a bit more pattern and a couple more clears.

Okay, you guys got me. I had to try making my own lure. started this afternoon and put about 2 hrs into it. not sure if I'm actually going to use this as a lure, maybe just a really cool keychain. Or perhaps a very unique pull start for the old evinrude.

Okay, you guys got me. I had to try making my own lure. started this afternoon and put about 2 hrs into it. not sure if I'm actually going to use this as a lure, maybe just a really cool keychain. Or perhaps a very unique pull start for the old evinrude.

Nice shape to the body... Iím not artsy enough with carving wood to do that!